The Wakeland Band Alumni
The Wakeland HS Band boasts an alumni of over 80 members in its first 4 graduating classes. Students attend prestigious university through Texas and around the country. We are proud of our Alumni and appreciate their support of the current membership.
Class of 2008 – Inaugural Class
Eddie Backhaus (percussion) - University of North Texas studying Geology
Ben Beville (percussion) - Texas Tech University studying Exercise and Sports Science
Chantal Doucette (percussion) - Sam Houston State University studying History
Yusong Jin (clarinet/drum major) - Baylor University studying Nursing
Jonathan Louque (horn)
Jessica Napper (clarinet) - Texas Tech University studying Psychology/Pre-med
Bryan Waldrop (sax) - University of Texas - Dallas studying Arts and Technology
Class of 2009
Julie Berkhimer (trumpet) - Baylor University
Grayson Boone (guard) - University of North Texas studying Emergency Administration and Planning
Leslie Gonzalez (trombone)
Ryan Hauser (sax) - Texas A&M – Commerce studying Music Education
Jake Herring (percussion) - Texas Tech University studying Exercise Science
Jessie Herring (clarinet) - Texas Tech University
Caroline Hoffmann (trumpet) - Loyola University New Orleans studying History
Adam Jordan (clarinet/drum major) - Southern Methodist University studying Business Mangaement
Nathan Lloyd (horn) - Brigham Young University - on a mission in South America
Brandi Mann (guard) - Texas Christian University studying Biochemistry/Pre-Med and Performing Arts
Alex Zhu (clarinet) - University of Texas-Austin studying History
Class of 2010
Trevor Abrams (percussion) - University of North Texas studying Psychology
Kristen Bayless (flute) - Seattle University studying Math Education
Miriam Dimas (flute) - Collin County Community College
Carson Dorsey (vocalist) - Cleveland Institute of Music studying Music Performance
Ryan Fellhauer (horn) - University of North Texas studying Music Composition
Nathaniel Fravel (tuba) - Texas A&M – Commerce studying Music Education
Caitlyn Garrett (clarinet) - Aveda Institute studying Esthetology
Taylor Gill (trumpet) - University of Texas – Austin studying Music Education
Carson Hamer (percussion) - University of Texas – Dallas studying Computer Science
Steven Hankins (tuba/president)- Texas A&M – College Station studying Chemical Engineering
Ben Hauser (trumpet) - Baylor University studying Music Performance
Connie Herrera (bass clarinet) - Austin College
Koresha Jones (clarinet)
Tanner Jones (euphonium/vice-president) - Texas A&M – Commerce studying Music Composition
Kate Klontz (flute/drum major) - Texas A&M – Commerce studying Music Education
Michael Lee (clarinet) - University of North Texas studying Advertising/Marketing
Lexi Lehberg (flute) - Grayson College studying Theater
Devin Lesko (flute) - Stephen F. Austin State University studying Education
Hannah MacAndrew (sax/bass clarinet) - Texas Womens University
Kaitlin McKenzie (bass clarinet) - Collin County Community College
Tiffini Mungia (guard) - University of New Mexico studying English
Lauren Pape (sax) - Texas Tech University studying Electronic Media
Michael Polarinakis (percussion) - Purdue University studying Chemical Engineering
Meghan Rayburn (flute/vice-president) - Loyola University – New Orleans studying Music Therapy
Josh Rivera (trombone) - Texas A&M – College Station
Emily Rosario (flute)
Jeff Sammons (trumpet) - Texas Tech University
Cole Stephens (sax) - Texas A&M – College Station studying Business Management
Madison Varela (bass clarinet) - Collin County Community College
Michael Weldon (trumpet) - University of Alabama studying Communications
Tyler Wendell (sax) - Texas A&M – College Station studying Civil Engineering
Class of 2011
Amber Abbe (trombone) - University of North Texas studying Music Education
Madi Almond (horn) - Stephen F. Austin State University studying Elementary Education
Sean Breast (euphonium/president) - University of Arkansas studying Food Science/Music
David Castillo (trumpet)
Pedro Chavez Jr. (tuba) - Texas A&M – Commerce studying Music Education
Megan Collins (oboe/percussion) - University of North Texas
Hunter Evans (percussion)
Christopher Fitch (tuba) - Florida College studying Business Administration
Breanna Forse (flute/drum major) - Stephen F. Austin State University studying Deaf Education
Danielle Frenden (guard) - Tarleton State University studying Communications
Courtney Ginger (oboe/percussion/piano) - Stephen F. Austin State University
Nicholas Gonzalez (bass trombone) - University of Texas – Dallas studying Chemistry
Kalyani Gupta (flute) - New York University studying Political Science
Will Henry (guard) - University of Alabama
Kristianna Hogan (guard) - University of North Texas studying Education/Dance
Kelsey Johnson (horn) - Stephen F. Austin State University
Shelby Lincoln (guard) - Collin County Community College studying Business
Emily Lloyd (horn/vice-president) - Brigham Young University studying Dentistry
Alexandra Luttrell (flute) - Texas A&M – College Station
Andi Martinez (oboe/percussion) - University of Missouri
Italia Martinez (clarinet) - University of Arizona
Chris McWilliams (percussion) - Texas Tech University
Marde Meek (oboe) - DePaul University studying Music Performance
Matt O’Brien (flute) - University of North Texas studying Music Performance
David Pajela (sax)
Andrew Roberts (trumpet) - Baylor University studying Graphic Design
Tj Sakakini (sax) - Collin County Community College
Angi Shen (flute) - University of Texas-Austin studying Microbiology/Economics
Haley Smith (trumpet) - University of Texas – Austin
Chad Stewart (trumpet) - University of North Texas
Alyssa Turzai (clarinet/vice-president) - University of Arkansas
Brittany Weber (flute/drum major) - University of Texas – Dallas studying Accounting
Hannah Widick (guard) - Collin County Community College
Garrett Williams (sax) - Baylor University studying Performing Arts
Cody Yamamoto (sax) - University of Oklahoma studying Psychology
Alumni - to update your information, please email Mr. Miller at millerg@friscoisd.org
Welcome Back
During football season, we welcome our Wakeland Band Alumni to join us in the stands during the 3rd Quarter. Please follow these procedures when visiting us in the stands to ensure student safety:
- We request that you only visit the band block during the 3rd Quarter.
- Please clear the band block with 4:00 left in the 3rd Quarter.
You are welcome to be down in the front and on the sides of the band section, but not in the block/among the performers. - Before entering the block, ask a director if it is ok to enter the band block. Sometimes, we are crowded with 8th graders, or perhaps have dealt with a situation with the section prior to your arrival. We ask that you check in with us before visiting students in the Band block.
- If you have a guest, please introduce them to a Band Staff member before bringing them into the block.
- Please be sure your language, attire, and demeanor are appropriate for high school students throughout your time with us.
- Please understand that these policies are in place to protect our students as well as to protect you.
